Ordre du Saint-Esprit

The Ordre du Saint-Esprit was established on December 31, 1578 by Henri III de France as a Religious Order of Merit for Nobles of the Court. It is the most prestigious honour that a noble can have in Versailles. It's one of the most distinctive of all the European Chivalry Orders.

MEMBERSHIPS REQUIREMENTS to become Chavalier du Saint Esprit

One must have noble ancestry going back at least three generations

One must be a member of the Roman Catholic Church

Age required for Fils de France: Members by birth (Accepted in the order at the age of 12)